甘
KanjiJLPT N2
Sweet
sweet, coax, pamper, be content, sugary
Mnemonic
Pictograph of a candy — it surely tastes sweet by the look of it.
Details
The keyword for 甘 is sweet. This kanji conveys the sense of sweetness in taste, but it extends beyond literal flavor to encompass ideas of indulgence, leniency, and naivety. When describing a person or situation, it can suggest being too soft, overly optimistic, or not strict enough. It captures both the pleasant sensation of sweetness and the figurative notion of taking things too lightly or being easily satisfied.
- On'yomi
- かん
- Kun'yomi
- あま.い、あま.える、あま.やかす、うま.い